Friday, May 01, 2020

#InstantPoem: To Do List

To-do list
Credits: Unsplash
He stared at the crumpled piece of paper
Wondering how'd he make that list taper.
Astronaut, Movie star or would he be a teacher
TIME magazine or CRICINFO, where would he feature?

He stared at the crumpled piece of paper
Wondering how'd he make that list taper.
Meenakshi in Chemistry or Jaya in English class
Rakshita from dance or Hetal from dandiya raas

He stared at the crumpled piece of paper
Wondering how'd he make that list taper.
Good grades meant he should apply for higher studies
Or get a job and live the good life with his buddies.

He stared at the crumpled piece of paper
Wondering how'd he make that list taper.
He could run the rat race and win it all
Think too much and behind he would fall.

He stared at the crumpled piece of paper
Wondering how'd he make that list taper.
His eyesight and body had started giving up on him
His chances of finishing that list growing dim.

She stared at the crumpled piece of paper
Wondering how'd she make that list taper.
Her father had treasured it all his life
Responsibilities winning over dreams in this life long strife.

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